Jurin-ji Temple (Narihira-dera), Kyoto

Jurin-ji is also known as Narihira-dera, in memory of the Heian-era poet
Ariwara no Narihira - legendary lover and hero/author of Tales of Ise.

Garden in front of Jurin-ji Temple.

One of Narihira's pastimes was making salt by boiling seawater. According
to legend, when his lover Nijo no Kisaki visited nearby Oharano shrine, Narihira coloured the smoke purple
as a sign of his love. In a bamboo grove behind the temple are the remains of the salt-making
kiln.

Remnants of Narihira's kiln.

In front of the temple hondo is a stone statue of Narihira. There is also a collection of statues in a hall
beside the hondo.